EP-ZQ80 IBM Machine — Replacement for SUMA 85iB

PP and HDPE tablet, syrup and oral liquid bottles at 30–1000 ml. 12 cavities at 100 ml format. EP-ZQ80's 800 mm platen width enables 12-mandrel single-row layout for 100 ml pharmaceutical production; SUMA 85iB's 700 mm platen constrains this to fewer cavities in the same row configuration. At 35 g per preform × 12 cavities = 420 g total — within EP-ZQ80's 466 g limit with comfortable headroom.

20 cavities at 10 ml PCTG eye serum droppers — approximately 20,000–20,600 bottles/hr with S136 SPI A1 crystal-clear tooling. 18 cavities at 30 ml PCTG facial serum vials. EP-ZQ80 is the machine for Korean luxury K-beauty brands moving from pilot (EP-ZQ60) to full commercial launch volumes requiring 30+ million dropper vials per year from a single installed machine.

PP shampoo, body wash, hand sanitiser and fragrance bottles at 100–500 ml in 5–12 cavity configurations. EP-ZQ80 at 466 g supports 8 cavities at 500 ml PP shampoo at 55 g per preform (440 g total, within limit). SUMA 85iB max 480 g at 60 mm screw gives similar performance — the EP-ZQ80's advantage here is the 23% shorter, 20% narrower machine allowing more units per factory bay.

PP and HDPE supplement, vitamin and probiotic containers at 100–1000 ml in 4–12 cavity configurations. Korea Ever-Power food-contact documentation (Korean MFDS, FDA 21 CFR 177.1520, EU 10/2011) supplied at programme commencement.

Q1: Will existing SUMA 85iB mould tooling fit the EP-ZQ80?

Not directly. SUMA 85iB platen is approximately 700 × 400 mm versus EP-ZQ80 800 × 400 mm — identical platen height (400 mm) but 100 mm wider on EP-ZQ80. Mandrel pitch, mould thickness (250 mm on EP-ZQ80), bolt-hole pattern and mandrel diameter configuration differ. Existing SUMA 85iB moulds designed for the 700 mm platen width can potentially be used with adaptation plates on EP-ZQ80's wider 800 mm platen, but mandrel pitch and bolt-hole alignment must be verified. Send SUMA 85iB mould base drawings for a Korea Ever-Power compatibility assessment within 5 working days at no cost.

Q2: SUMA 85iB reaches 480 g at 60 mm screw while EP-ZQ80 reaches 466 g at 55 mm screw — is SUMA 85iB actually better on shot weight?

The SUMA 85iB maximum of 480 g at 60 mm screw is 14 g above EP-ZQ80's 466 g at 55 mm screw — a 3% difference that is commercially negligible for all pharmaceutical, cosmetic and daily chemical IBM applications in this machine class. The practical shot weight comparison should be at equal screw diameters: SUMA 85iB at 50 mm screw achieves 333 g; EP-ZQ80 at 55 mm screw achieves 466 g — EP-ZQ80 is significantly larger in this comparison. For buyers evaluating SUMA 85iB at its 60 mm screw maximum, EP-ZQ80 at 466 g with 55 mm screw covers the same application space without the additional screw-diameter complexity. The physical size advantages of EP-ZQ80 (23% shorter, 20% narrower) are the primary differentiators, not the shot weight — which is functionally equivalent between the two machines at their respective maximums.

Q3: Why is EP-ZQ80's 800 mm wide platen significant versus SUMA 85iB's 700 mm?

Both machines have 400 mm platen height. The 100 mm additional platen width on EP-ZQ80 allows one to two additional mandrel positions in the horizontal direction at small bottle formats (10–30 ml). At 10 ml format with typical 36 mm mandrel centre-to-centre spacing: EP-ZQ80's 800 mm effective platen accommodates 20 mandrels; SUMA 85iB's 700 mm accommodates approximately 18–19 mandrels depending on mandrel configuration. The Korea Ever-Power ZQ80 specification confirms 20 cavities at 10 ml; SUMA 85iB-class cavity count at 10 ml is not published. For Korean K-beauty cosmetic dropper vial production at 10 ml where maximum cavities per machine directly determines cost per bottle, the 100 mm platen width difference is commercially meaningful.

Q4: What is the EP-ZQ80 machine and mould lead time?

Machine: 55–70 working days from order confirmation and deposit. Mould tooling: 45–55 working days (H13 SPI B1) or 60–75 working days (S136 SPI A1 for 20-cavity PCTG precision tooling). Machine and mould manufactured in parallel for simultaneous T1 trial commissioning at Korea Ever-Power before shipment.

Q5: Can EP-ZQ80 at 2.0 m height install in Korean pharmaceutical GMP cleanrooms where SUMA 85iB at 2.6 m cannot?

Yes. EP-ZQ80 at 2.0 m height fits Korean pharmaceutical GMP cleanrooms with 2.4 m ceiling clearance (0.4 m overhead). SUMA 85iB at 2.6 m exceeds 2.4 m ceiling height entirely — it cannot be installed in standard Korean pharmaceutical cleanrooms with 2.4 m ceilings without structural ceiling modification. Even in 3.0 m ceiling cleanrooms, SUMA 85iB at 2.6 m leaves only 0.4 m overhead versus EP-ZQ80's 1.0 m — EP-ZQ80 provides significantly better maintenance access in both cleanroom height scenarios.

Q6: How does the EP-ZQ80's 55 mm single-screw differ from SUMA 85iB's 50/60 mm dual screw?

SUMA 85iB offers two screw options: 50 mm (333 g) and 60 mm (480 g). EP-ZQ80 offers a single 55 mm screw at 466 g — mid-range between the two SUMA 85iB options in both diameter and shot weight. For buyers who need SUMA 85iB-class shot weight and have been choosing between the 50 mm and 60 mm SUMA options: EP-ZQ80's single 55 mm at 466 g provides a balanced specification that covers the same application space without the need to choose a screw option at order stage. Buyers needing specifically more than 466 g should consider EP-ZQ110 (540 g, 65 mm screw).

Q7: What pharmaceutical GMP documentation does Korea Ever-Power provide with EP-ZQ80?

Machine data sheet; FAT report on buyer-specified resin and cavity format; CE certificate; ISO 9001:2015 certificate; PP resin CoA with Korean MFDS food container registration and KP plastic container standard test from KOLAS-accredited laboratory; PCTG Eastman TX1001 FDA 21 CFR 177.2490 food contact letter + EU 10/2011 Declaration of Conformity. IQ/OQ documentation template on request.

Q8: What after-sales service does Korea Ever-Power provide in Korea for EP-ZQ80?

Korea Ever-Power Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do: one week on-site commissioning and operator training; 24/7 remote PLC VPN diagnostic support for 90 days post-commissioning, 2-hour software response SLA; same-day Korean spare parts dispatch; scheduled preventive maintenance on annual service contract. In-country service response capability versus Taiwan-based SUMA 85iB service networks.

Q9: Which EP-ZQ model replaces SUMA 135iB for buyers scaling beyond EP-ZQ80?

EP-ZQ110 (1,100 kN, screw 65 mm, max shot 540 g, platen 1100 × 460 mm, total power 80 kW, machine 5.0 × 1.8 × 2.2 m, 15 T) replaces SUMA 135iB-class (1,200 kN, screw 65/76 mm, shot 580/770 g, platen 1000 × 500 mm, footprint 5.0 × 2.4 × 2.7 m). Dedicated comparison page in the IBM machine replacement guide.

Q10: Does EP-ZQ80 carry CE marking for European pharmaceutical packaging markets?

Yes. CE marking with Declaration of Conformity to the relevant EU Machinery Directive is standard on every EP-ZQ80. European-destination units configured for 400 V / 50 Hz at order stage. Full CE documentation package available for review before order confirmation on request.